Arshi OS - Greedy Glutton

"He always got annoyed with that wind chimes ... I love to tease him"

He heard her sweet voice greeting him as soon as he entered her room. He turned to look at the wind chime hanging above the door, chiming away. His lips stretched into a small smile. And yet again the day started with his talk. Shaking his head, he again turned to look at the beautiful woman sitting on the bed. Walking towards her, he forwarded his hand. And like everyday, she took his hand with a beautiful smile playing on her lips. Helping her stand, he took a moment to look at her. Wearing a blue maxi with a blazer, she looked beautiful and fragile . Her black hair fanning her alabaster cheeks. Her sweet face glowed, but dark patches visible under her eyes, giving away the story of her sleepless nights. But the spark in her eyes was still there- the hope, faith, the undying love. It was so strong that now he, too, has started believing her. What is this girl doing to him? She is luring him in her belief, and he is allowing her. She, with her words, touches the chords which he never knew existed. He stared in her lovely eyes. And this happens only when ...

"What are you thinking?"

Her voice reached him, breaking his reverie. He shook his head and smiled at her.

"Nothing...come on.." he took her elbow and started towards the poolside.

She smiled as she looked at the roses. "He loves his garden, so I have to look after it, else he will be very angry. And when he is angry..." She feigned a shudder. " ...he is very scary" she giggled, the melodious voice ringing in the air like a soothing melody.

He smiled at her, but the sadness lingered in his eyes. " And what if he is never back to see how well kept his garden is?" He hated himself for stealing the smile from her lips, but he had to ask.

She stared at him for few seconds before the smile was back on her lips. "He will. You will see...I can feel him ...He is out there somewhere, just not in front of me"

And just like that, the hope, the faith, the conviction in her voice made him question- who was living a delusion? The entire world for questioning her belief? Or she for challenging the world with her belief?

"And that's why I keep saying, don't fall in love with me.. He is very possessive" and she laughed again, lightening the atmosphere instantly.

He shook his head and smiled at her. "Heart is not in my control, beautiful. If it wants to fall, let it fall .... I will survive...." he winked at her, making her giggle more.

He stared at her as she collected the rain drops in her palms and splashed it on her face. The rain drops traveled from her cheeks to her jaw. Some strands stuck to her cheek, enhancing her beauty further. She is so beautiful. His heart sang. But she is not yours- his mind reminded him. He smiled and shoved himself off the wall.

"If I am not wrong, the rain too has some story to be told?" He said, making her turn to look at him.